Weighbridge operator licences

Operators of public weighing equipment must make sure that they can perform their duties competently and honestly. You can't operate public weighing equipment without a certificate from a Chief Trading Standards Officer.

To operate a public weighbridge, you also need a certificate of competence issued by the council's Chief Inspector for Weights and Measures.

You must apply to be assessed by a Trading Standards Officer.

Please note that certificates are issued to an individual and are not transferable.

You can get an application form from us using the contact details on this page. Please complete the form and return it with the fee to the area licensing office.